Seven dead in Western Mexico plane crash

MEXICO-ACCIDENT-PLANE-CRASH This handout photo released by Civil Protection of Jalisco state shows a man trying to extinguish the fire at the site where a Cessna 207 plane crashed in Santa Maria del Oro, Jalisco state, Mexico on December 22, 2024. (Photo by HANDOUT / Proteccion Civil Jalisco / AFP) Agency …

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CHAN: Nigeria, Ghana clash ends in goalless draw

The Nigeria, Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) ends in goalless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Super Eagles B held their Ghanaian counterparts to a goalless draw on Sunday at the final qualifying fixture …

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Stanbic IBTC reaffirms commitment to sports development, sponsors Lagos Polo Club for the third consecutive year

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has once again demonstrated its unwavering dedication to sports development in Nigeria by sponsoring the Lagos Polo Club for the third consecutive year. This partnership highlights Stanbic IBTC’s commitment to fostering excellence in sports and promoting community engagement through …

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Court declares sales of Tejuosho property valid

A Lagos High Court sitting in Yaba, has declared the sale of a choice property located near the Tejuosho market by the Onitiri family to a businessman, Chibuike Okeke as valid. Mr. Okeke had in 2014 purchased the property located at No. 6 Popo street, near Tejuosho market, Surulere, Lagos …

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Ghana edge Nigeria to win WAFU B U17 Girls Cup

Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra. Both sides earlier scored two goals apiece in regulation time but need a penalty shootout to determine …

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Stampedes: Lagos warns show promoters, others

The Lagos State Government has called on show promoters, non-governmental organisations, corporate organisations and private individuals to ensure proper crowd management before organising any events to avoid stampede. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the call at a press conference on Sunday in Lagos. He …

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